Managing finances can be hard even in the most ideal situations, but things get a lot more complicated after divorce. You have to part ways with some of your marital property and possibly deal with moving costs, all with less income than before. Spousal support can be key to finding your financial footing when things […]
Divorce
Explaining divorce issues to a young child
For people of all ages, the divorce process is often complex for a host of reasons. This is especially true for young children, who often have an even harder time processing what is going on. Children in this position often worry about their ability to spend time with their parents and struggle with the uncertainty […]
How do we divide inheritance in a divorce?
One of the more complicated parts of the divorce process is dividing your property. During the marriage, you likely comingled your assets. You may have shared a bank account and paid bills using money you both earned. However, when you divorce, you have to separate everything into what is yours and what is your spouses. […]
Communicating with your spouse during the divorce process
In one of our recent posts, we covered some of the potential benefits of marital counseling, a strategy that has helped many people in Ohio work through marital challenges they are facing and reduce some of the emotional strain associated with divorce. Atkins and Atkins Attorneys at Law, LLC realizes that this is not an […]
Getting divorced shortly after a wedding
Many people end their marriage after a number of years together, finally deciding to call it quits. Others get a divorce shortly after their wedding, and there are various reasons why some newlyweds split up across Ohio. For example, a partner’s behavior sometimes changes abruptly following the wedding, while other problems (such as domestic violence […]
Marriage counseling may be a necessary part of divorce
An Ohio marriage has a 50/50 chance of ending in divorce. Upon filing for divorce, the court may order the couple to see a marriage counselor or therapist. Couples with children may have to see a family therapist. As seen on LAWriter, the Ohio code 3105.091 discusses conciliation procedures. The court can issue a couple […]
Business owners can protect their company with a prenup
Divorce is still prevalent for many Americans. And for those who own a business, a marital separation can ruin both their personal and company finances if they do not have the proper safeguards in place. However, there are valuable resources one can use to help their business thrive during the emotional and financial turmoil of […]
How to divide a business in a divorce
When Ohio couples who are also business owners get a divorce, deciding what to do about the company can be difficult. The couple can continue to run the business together, they can sell it or one can buy the other one out. For the first option, the couple will usually need to have a relatively […]
The effects of income on divorce
Money can be an issue for many couples in Ohio. In some cases, it’s because husbands are insecure about their wives earning more money than them. Studies show that women who make more than their husbands are more likely to get divorced. While women’s income relative to that of men has increased in the last […]
Selling, keeping or splitting a business in a divorce
Owning a business can mean that a couple in Ohio has an additional complication when it comes to dividing property in a divorce. The first step they will need to take is having the company valuated. Once they know what the company is worth, they might want to sell it, but one person might also […]
